Grants for Arts in Florida
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 5 active grants for arts tagged to Florida, part of 5,005 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
Find the grants for arts matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 5 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| ACE Full Operating Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ACE offers an 'ACE Full Operating Grant' to nonprofit arts, culture, and entertainment organizations in Escambia County, FL, funded from federal/state/county/city/corporate/foundation sources ACE disperses via an equitable granting process. | |
| ACE Mini Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ACE offers an 'ACE Mini Grant' to nonprofit arts, culture, and entertainment organizations in Escambia County, FL. | |
| Brooks and Joan Fortune Foundation Grant Brooks and Joan Fortune Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brooks and Joan Fortune Foundation (BJFF) primarily funds education, art, and outreach programs; proposals are accepted April 1–December 31 via its Online Grants Manager, reviewed on merit and available funds, with quarterly (or more… | |
| Foo Foo Festival Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Art, Culture & Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) funds top-scoring grant applicants for its annual Foo Foo Festival, a ~12-day arts/culture event in Pensacola/Escambia County, FL (late Oct-Nov). | |
| Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation Grant Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. |
Showing 1–5 of 5
About grants for arts in Florida
Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.
Grants for Arts in other states
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.
Get a shortlist of Grants for Arts in Florida built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 5 grants
~35 min
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 5
under a minute
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning